You probably don’t think too much about your home’s heating system during the summer months. However, taking care of your furnace at this time of year helps ensure that it’s ready for the heating season when temperatures start to drop. Keep the following summer furnace thoughts in mind to care for your heating system this season.
Check Air Filters
Air filters should be replaced every few months — or more often, depending on certain factors, such as the MERV rating and whether or not you have pets in your home. These filters can become dirty as they collect debris and dust. Dirty furnace filters make your heating system much less efficient and can lead to damage. Putting in a new filter this summer means you won’t have to worry about remembering to do so months from now when the heating season starts.
Clean Your Furnace
Keeping your furnace in good shape means cleaning it on a regular basis to remove dust and debris that could affect its components. Since there are safety issues involved with cleaning a furnace, it’s best to have a professional HVAC technician handle this. Letting professionals clean your furnace helps ensure that it’s done as safely as possible.
Think About a Furnace Replacement
If you have an older furnace, consider shopping around for a new one during the summer. Looking for a new heating system during the summer means you can have one installed well before fall arrives. Replacing an older furnace with a newer one provides your home with a more efficient heating system, which will help you save money on your energy bills during fall and winter.
Schedule a Maintenance Visit
Routine furnace maintenance helps keep your heating system in good working condition. Schedule a maintenance visit this summer so that your furnace will be ready to start heating your home when it gets cooler out.
Need more summer furnace thoughts and tips? If you need to schedule furnace maintenance at your Indianapolis home this summer, please contact Mowery Heating, Cooling and Plumbing today.
